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Xeon w5-2445
Core Ultra 5 235T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon w5-2445
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 235T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon w5-2445 | Core Ultra 5 235T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($247) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon w5-2445 | Core Ultra 5 235T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($247) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon w5-2445 and Core Ultra 5 235T
Xeon w5-2445
The Xeon w5-2445 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 February 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 26.25 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4677. Thermal design power (TDP): 175 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 32,213 points. Launch price was $839.
Core Ultra 5 235T
The Core Ultra 5 235T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 32,053 points. Launch price was $247.
Processing Power
The Xeon w5-2445 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 235T offers 14 cores / 14 threads — the Core Ultra 5 235T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon w5-2445 versus 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 235T — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235T (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon w5-2445 uses the Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 235T uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon w5-2445 scores 32,213 against the Core Ultra 5 235T's 32,053 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon w5-2445. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,822 vs 2,760, a 40.9% lead for the Core Ultra 5 235T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,719 vs 12,900 (18.5% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235T). L3 cache: 26.25 MB on the Xeon w5-2445 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 235T.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2445 | Core Ultra 5 235T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20 | 14 / 14+40% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+41% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 26.25 MB+9% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core)+50% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024) | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 32,213 | 32,053 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,822 | 2,760+51% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,719 | 12,900+20% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon w5-2445 uses the LGA4677 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 5 235T uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. The Xeon w5-2445 supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 192 GB — 165.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon w5-2445) vs 2 (Core Ultra 5 235T). PCIe lanes: 64 (Xeon w5-2445) vs 24 (Core Ultra 5 235T) — the Xeon w5-2445 offers 40 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: W790 (Xeon w5-2445) and Z890,B860 (Core Ultra 5 235T).
| Feature | Xeon w5-2445 | Core Ultra 5 235T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA4677 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2048 GB+967% | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 64+167% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon w5-2445 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon w5-2445) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 235T). The Core Ultra 5 235T includes integrated graphics (Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU), while the Xeon w5-2445 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon w5-2445 targets Professional Workstation, Core Ultra 5 235T targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Xeon w5-2445 rivals Threadripper 7945WX.
| Feature | Xeon w5-2445 | Core Ultra 5 235T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Professional Workstation | Mainstream Desktop |
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